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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks for sharing!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>If you would like to join my Smart Glasses group in which all Smart Glasses can be discussed. Sen a message to smartglasses+subscribe@groups.IO and put Subscribe in the subject field. Then once subscribed, to send a message to the group use <a href="mailto:SmartGlasses@googlegroups.com"><span style='color:#467886'>Smartglasses@g</span></a>roups.IO<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NJTechDiv <njtechdiv-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Andy via NJTechDiv<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 14, 2025 9:42 PM<br><b>To:</b> New Jersey Technology Division List <njtechdiv@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Andy <guitarwizandy@optonline.net><br><b>Subject:</b> [NJTechDiv] April Presentation Notes from the tech Committee Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Times'>Hello! Below are notes of what I talked about at this month's meeting from "Andy's Antics", as well as links to other material that people brought up that is technology-related.</span></b><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Times'><br><br></span></b><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>Vispero has increased pricing on its home software offerings, including JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. The price jump is something to be aware of. You can view current pricing on the <a href="https://store.freedomscientific.com/collections/software-for-home"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Freedom Scientific store</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>BrailleBlaster 3.0 is now available, featuring improved support for Nemeth math and enhanced embossing options. This free, open-source Braille transcription and translation tool is available for download at the <a href="https://www.brailleblaster.org/download.php"><span style='color:#094FD1'>BrailleBlaster site</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>Another software update came from Dolphin with the release of <b>SuperNova 24</b>. Though more commonly used in Europe, this screen magnifier and screen reader combo continues to evolve with better help and AI. Learn more about the new release at <a href="https://yourdolphin.com/product/version?id=594"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Dolphin\u2019s website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>I was recently made aware of the <b>Plaud Note Pin</b>, a compact AI-powered voice recorder that creates transcripts of audio recordings and stores everything in the cloud. It's great for intensive note-taking. Check out the <a href="https://www.plaud.ai/products/plaud-note-ai-voice-recorder"><span style='color:#094FD1'>manufacturer\u2019s site</span></a>, a detailed <a href="https://www.blindambition.co.uk/plaud-notepin-an-accessible-ai-voice-recorder-for-blind-users/"><span style='color:#094FD1'>review for blind users</span></a>, or Jonathan Mosen\u2019s <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/access-podcast/plaud-notepin-whats-most-accessible-way-learn"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Access On episode</span></a> for more info.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>Agiga's <b>EchoVision Smart Glasses</b> emerged as a notable alternative to the Ray-Ban Meta. Though not shipping yet (available for preorder), they offer similar AI-powered object and scene recognition with a focus on accessibility, including features for identifying faces, and reading signs. Learn more from the <a href="https://echovision.agiga.ai/"><span style='color:#094FD1'>EchoVision website</span></a>, watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5raHFE58RpA"><span style='color:#094FD1'>this YouTube demo</span></a>, or listen to the <a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/access-podcast/echo-vision-smart-glasses-accessible-televisions"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Access On episode</span></a> covering how these glasses may fit into everyday life.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>For those seeking a device as an alternative to the Victor Stream, the <b>Orbit Player</b> may be worth a look. It was announced around the time of CSUN 2025. This Android-based player offers support for Bookshare, Newsline, and many other reading sources. Learn more at the <a href="https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-player-global-version/"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Orbit Research product page</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>I was also made aware of <a href="https://www.onecourt.io/">OneCourt,</a> for tactile sports broadcasts. As I understand it, they are partnering with some basketball teams and hopefully other sports as well in the future for tactile and haptic experiences<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:Times'>Anyone interested in a written CSUN 2025 recap</span></b><span style='font-family:Times'>, see <a href="https://drkirkadams.com/csun-2025-review-by-dr-kirk-adams/"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Dr. Kirk Adams' review</span></a>. You can also catch lively discussions and interviews on the <a href="https://nfb.org/index.php/resources/publications-and-media/access-on-podcast/recap-csun-facebook-ios-regression-and-how-some"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Access On podcast</span></a>, or check out two <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIqxVBarPvM"><span style='color:#094FD1'>Double Tap video episodes</span></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsopljXzOUI"><span style='color:#094FD1'>another here</span></a> for hands-on product reviews.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>Finally, <a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/freewebinars/">Freedom Scientific's Training Page</a> has an email list you can subscribe to to learn about upcoming webinars. Most webinars are <a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/podcast/">also available as podcasts</a>. Or, check out the general Training Page <a href="https://www.freedomscientific.com/training/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>Also, I thought I'd link to the game <a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/land-livia">Land of Livia</a> (on AppleVis) that Jimmy recommended. Check it out!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:Times'>I look forward to 12 May for more tech talk! Check out the <a href="https://nfbnj.org/events-calendar">NFBNJ Calendar</a> for more events!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>